Recent News

New on Hackley Perspectives: Bonds that Last a Lifetime

In this month's Hackley Perspectives, Jason Edwards, Director of Athletics, explores the profound impact of Hackley’s faculty-coach model, and the deep connections formed on the fields and courts. Read more.

Upper School Debate Teams Update

The Upper School Debate Teams have competed in their first three tournaments of the season. At the Yale University Invitational Tournament, one Hackley team came in 15th out of 93 entries.

Vinay Bijoor ’18 visits IRP Students

The Independent Research Program kicked off our 2021-2022 guest lecture series with Vinay Bijoor ’18. This was a very special visit since Vinay was also the very first IRP graduate!

New on Hackley Perspectives: The Power of Your Magical Yet

In September’s blog post, Michael C. Wirtz, Head of School, shares his remarks from the September 9, 2021 Convocation presentation to K-12 students. “As I have done for the last five years, I centered my Convocation talk on a picture book, and this year I was drawn to The Magical Yet, written by Angela DiTerlizzi and illustrated by Lorena Alvarez.”

Hackley Introduces the Lower School Mural

This spring, Lower School students embarked on a school-wide art project creating an outdoor 50ft-wide mural.

Hackley Welcomes New Members to the Leadership Team

On July 1, 2021, Hackley welcomed Robert Aldrich and Shazia Durrani to the leadership team, and welcomed M. Cyndy Jean, former Director of the Middle School, to her new role as the Assistant Head of School for Community and Inclusivity.

New on Hackley Perspectives: Life is a Journey, Pack Wisely!

Head of School Michael Wirtz’s remarks from the May 5, 2021 Chapel Talk to the Class of 2021 are now available on Hackley Perspectives. “This summer, my wife and I will celebrate our 17th anniversary. Over those nearly 17 years, Hilary and I have been fortunate to take some memorable trips and vacations. But it is hard to imagine two people who approach traveling so differently.”

Hackley Student Musicians Participated in the Spring 2021 NYSSMA Solo Festival

Hackley musicians from all three divisions had a terrific showing at the Spring 2021 NYSSMA Solo Festival.

News from the Classics Department

By Adrianne Pierce, Classics Department Chair, MS DEI Coordinator

Let’s hear it for technology! Okay, I’m sure that’s not how you expected an article about the achievements of Classics students to begin, but bear with us.

Seniors of the Week: 5/28/21

The Athletics department celebrates the Class of 2021 through a Seniors of the Week series honoring Hackley’s graduating athletes.

An Unexpected Gap Year

By Oren Tirschwell ’20, from Hackley Class Notes 2021

I never wanted to take a gap year.

Hackley is welcoming new friends to the Hilltop: Honeybees!

This June, Hackley School will welcome an apiary to campus! The apiary will become home to our very own honeybee hive, creating exciting and innovative learning opportunities in science and environmental studies for our K-12 students.

Seniors of the Week: 5/21/21

The Athletics department celebrates the Class of 2021 through a Seniors of the Week series honoring Hackley’s graduating athletes.

Divek Patel ’22 participates at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)!

Divek Patel '22 was selected to present his research at ISEF, the world's largest science fair. His work titled "Predicting Mutation Status and Survival in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)." NSCLC is the world’s leading cause of cancer deaths.

Capitol Hill Journalist Marc Rod ’16 visits Hackley Dial students

(By Dial Editor Kami Lim '22) -- Marc Rod, class of ’16, visited the Dial class via Zoom on Friday, May 7 to speak to students about his experiences as a current journalist and former co-editor in chief of the Dial. His talk was part of a celebration to honor the outgoing senior class (class of ’21) and to thank them for their work on the publication.